By now, most of you have heard about the release of downloaded “Chinese Democracy,” Guns N’ Roses’ (err, Axl Rose’s) long-awaited, much-delayed magnum opus, an event 13 million dollars, 14 studios, 17 years and 30-some backing musicians in the making. Take that, Kevin Shields!

The cool kid critics haven’t been particularly impressed, but John Pareles’ hit-piece-cum-review in the NYT was a funny and amusing cut-up of an admittedly easy and bloated target: 

“[This album] is the Titanic of rock albums: the ship, not the movie, although like the film it’s a monumental studio production. It’s outsize, lavish, obsessive, technologically advanced and, all too clearly, the end of an era. It’s also a shipwreck, capsized by pretensions and top-heavy production. In its 14 songs there are glimpses of heartfelt ferocity and despair, along with bursts of remarkable musicianship. But they are overwhelmed by countless layers of studio diddling and a tone of curdled self-pity…”

The CD has been selling well, apparently, but not at an astronomical clip. What actually surprises me the most is the lack of any related merch. The GN’R site is almost completely bare in this regard; the webstore is still listed as “coming soon.” What, like 2025? I figured a tentpole release such as this one would be accompanied by a crush of ancillary products, but one of the few images of a “Chinese Democracy” tee I could find online is embedded below.

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In advance of the holiday shopping season, we’re excited to introduce two new t-shirts to the FIC roster!

First up, we have “Life Sucks and Then You Die.” This tee was modeled, quite fashionably by Stiles in Teen Wolf, a film that I would argue has not received its critical due. Loyal readers of this blog might also remember that I borrowed one of Stiles’ other outfits for Halloween — and subsequently encountered, completely by chance, someone else dressed as Teen Wolf.

Our second new top comes from yet another classic 80’s flick, Revenge of the Nerds. “Greasy Tony’s,” worn by the unforgettable Booger, features a double-sided design and is printed on an American-Apparel raglan jersey. Just looking at it makes me hungry, and remember there’s no charge for extra grease.

Both of these shirts cost $21.95, plus shipping.

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As a celeb, you know you’ve crossed into the cultural elite when… you find yourself swapping recipes — and prefab street slang — with the high priestess of American crafting and party planning.

Remember when Snoop actually rapped (at a highly proficient level)? I don’t either. With any luck, this tee on eBay will jog our respective memories…

Who Am I (What’s My Name?): travis@founditemclothing.com.

Just like that, I have two more links to share from friends of Found Item Clothing.

Thunderfrogs — our new British-based BFF’s — penned a short but glowing review of our Jack Burton tee (pictured below), worn by Kurt Russell in Big Trouble In Little China. I’d be remiss if I failed to mention that we stock both a tee version and a tank top version, the latter of which sold-out with a blinding quickness over the Halloween holiday (don’t fret, we have since received more, btw).

Also, we got a brief blurb over at Hide Your Arms, an estimable tee and hoodie blogs that features a daily stream of informative and snappy copy on all manner of t-shirt-related issues.

All the best, fellas — we definitely appreciate the kind words.

Have an opinion? Share it below or message me: travis@founditemclothing.com.

This clip doesn’t have a lot to do with our t-shirts, but it is funny (let’s just preface that by saying I’m easily amused).

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